McDonald Outlines Plans for Rapid Transit Tunnel Bid System
New York February 21 Contractor John McDonald details preliminary steps for the construction of the underwater rapid transit tunnel. He proposes dividing the work into fifteen sections and inviting bids from seasoned firms, with specialists for dry-land excavation and river tunneling. Contracts will be awarded by section, overseen by engineers and the commission, with full responsibility shared between contractor and commission.
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McDonald
New York
John McDonald
Meverdi
Cope
Sute
Elurae
Cunteavtore
Chicago Seeks Deep Waterway Linking to Gulf
A Chicago plan seeks a $25,000,000 deep water canal from Lockport to the Mississippi to connect drainage channels with the Illinois and to deepen the river for modern draft boats. A special commission will travel to Washington to secure federal approval and push the project through hearings and a formal memorial vote.
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Chicago
Gulf of Mexico
The
Drainage Board
Washington
Lockport
Mississippi River
Committee On Federal Relations and
Memorial Avis
Incie
A Trust in Chains Formed With 3 Million Capital
A meeting in New York Tuesday aims to organize a new chain company formed from Garland Chain, Hankin Station, Nes Chain, Schmidt Co York, Frank Krelo chain firms in St Marys Ohio Marion Indiana Lebanon Clivty etc. The consolidating group holds 3 million in capital and will absorb multiple named manufacturers across states.
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New York
Stantira Chain Company
Opera House Wrecked by Abetylene Gas Explosion
A gas explosion leveled the new theater in Ipawieh, Dakota, injuring several including a man with a fractured shoulder. Debris caused injuries to others as the fire seized the interior during an evening performance. About sixty people were in attendance when the blast occurred last night.
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Dakota
Ipawieh
D. Tech
Curzon to Visit Assam Tea Garden Aids Province Spark
Curzon, the first Calcutta visit in years, plans a trip to Assam to inspect needs of the tea trade. His visit is viewed as a spur to development in the region and a boost to local industry at Lally Curian tea garden and nearby estates.
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India
Assam
Great Tea Garden
Calcutta
Inala
Lord Curaon
Crest
Lally Curan
Erie
Reilas
Sapa
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society Life
Mrs W St Charles entertained guests at her Harrison Street home with readings from Ben Hur and Riley, flowers, and about forty five attendees. Mrs Margaret Fill McCarter contributed readings while Mrs I C Bowen and Mrs St M Spivey assisted. next gathering planned at Mrs Crandell’s. The article also covers a junior class farewell party for Miss Wendie Johnson, Chautauqua notes, and various personal mentions, visits, and social events across Topeka society circles.
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W. St Charles
Thimbles
Harrison Street
Margaret Fill McCarter
Ben Hur
James Whitcomb Riley
Mra. I. C. Bowen
Mra St. M. Spivey
Th High School
Amalbel
Wendie Johnson
Western Avenue
Fashion Notes on Lace Garniture and Blouse Trims
Various lace scarf arrangements enhance gowns with Directoire belts and turquoise velvet chokers. Descriptions cover lace scarves, beaded gowns, fur trims, and fabric mixes for blouses and jackets, detailing belts, chokers, and ruffles in Cluny lace and velvet.
Marshall's Fifteenth Annual Concert Delights Topeka
The Marshall band conducted by John Marshall offered an outstanding performance at the Crawford theater. Sousa praised the group as the best amateur ensemble, delivering a splendid rendering of operatic selections and earning multiple encores amid enthusiastic applause. The program opened with Sousa's The Man Behind the Gun and closed with Providenza and William Tell variations, with generous encores including Victor Herbert's Fortune Teller march. Local celebrity speakers and the Western Star Concert Company contributed to a grand, well attended event despite severe weather.
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Marshall
Sousa
Marshall Wan
Topeka
Crawford Theater
John Philip Sousa
Tabant
Godfres
British Guards Bend
Adurtette
Morn Parkhurst
von Dakien
Poster
Ferry
Cornelia Appy
Colliar
Western Star Concert Company
Quartette
Mixa Apps
Victor Herbert
Washington's Day Honored in Chicago Tomorrow
Chicago plans mark Washington's birthday with school ceremonies, a 3 PM mass meeting at the Auditorium, and Washington banquet in the evening. Union League club leads scaled events with 46 schools hosting recitations, songs, flags, and student speeches. Notables include Jacob G. Lehtiman and Eugene Cary. A second item notes Indianapolis winning the convention for the National Association of Democratic Clubs after a Washington conference.
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Pather
Chicago
George Washington
Union League Club
Ech
Muas
Jacob G. Lehtiman
Cornell University
Philippines
McKlinley
Eugene Cary
Washington
Jacob G. Schurman
W. H. L. Mernea
San Franciscs
Willian J. McCaughan
John Maxey Zate
Murray F. Seth
Vicksburg
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York
Indianapolis
Ind
Sentinel
Waebington
National Association of Democratic Clubs
McKeen
Topeka News Snaps From Home Page In Random Snippet Form
A collage of brief items from Topeka society and city life. Mentions General Superintendent C. F. Tesse gale on business in Oklahoma, Masons visiting for Washington's Birthday, marriage notices for Miss Carrie May Gibbs and Festus Adams, and various local events, lectures, sports, and public notices.
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M. Hadley
Salina High School
aSees Festus Adams
Mies
Carrie May Gibbs
Willard
Tom Leftwich
Larned Hagle Optic
Tophka
Masonic Grand Lodge
J. BM. Hamme
Cottonwood Palisa
Topeka
George and
Martha Washington
W. CA
Beneft
Mullin
K. WU
Association Gymnasium
Henry A Dixey
Adonis Fame
David Garrick
Stuart Robson
Oliver Goldsmith
Frank Hendricks
W. S. McClintock
Tt. T. Skinner
Belvue
Edith Steele
North Topeka
Washington
Kansas Volunteer Association
Hudson's Hall
Washburn Colege
College Chapel
Sheldon
Topeka Street Railway
Pera
Ivah Thompson
Dutton
Weather Bureau
Lillian Snow
Kansas Avenue
Theevenute
Jef Davis
Iocuss
St. John’s M. E
A. A. Hurd
Topeka Avenue
BBC
Pick Smith
Elks
The
H. M. Hadley
Ila Wholesile Grocery Company
Iola
Grand Opera House
Nent
Santa Fae
Rock Iveland
Order of Railway Conductors
Security Hall
Mias Maud Shepard
Black Crook
National hotel_pariors
Eto 4
Mire Shepard
al Hagan
Santa Fe Round House
Potwin School
S School
Wr. Macterran
P. W. Gries
Edward Wilder
Macferran’s
Wider
F. Menninger
Wild Stamp Drive Promises Goods For One Dollar
A promotional fragment offers shoppers “Blue and Green” premium stamps in exchange for merchandise purchases. It advertises various goods including breakfast foods, canned items, matches, coffee brands, and pancake flour, promising premium stamps with purchases throughout the week.
Grand lodge entertainment planned for Topeka visit
The Grand lodge committee of the A O U W in Topeka prepares elaborate entertainment for visiting delegates. Decor plans include American flags and emblems, souvenir programs, and cooperation from merchants. A minstrel show and dance are scheduled at the Grand Opera House as part of a three to four day session beginning this weekend.
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Grand Lodge
Topeka
Kansas
Stasion
Grand Opera House
Wealthy Mrs Burns Dies Without Will In Topeka
Funeral services for Mrs Rosa Burns set for Friday at 1 30 pm from First Congregational Church with Dr Misk and Dr Linus Hinkesley officiating. A quartet will provide music as pallbearers include George Bates Hias Rain John H Mulvane and others. Burial at Ross vault Topeka cemetery beside husband and son. She owned real estate and 310 000 in government securities with no will found. only sister in Boston.
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Rosa Burns
First Congregational Church
DM Misk
Linus Hinkesley
Mason
Shirer
Perry
von Dahlen
Ross Burns
George Bates
Hias Rain
John H. Mulvane
George Womarth
E. Martin
A. J Huntoon
J. G Waters
Boston
Cold Weather Booked for Kansas Sparks Brief Forecast
Weather notes say a promised cold wave and snow did not arrive as expected in Kansas last night. The weather map indicated a 20 shellhood of extended cold weather soon with a low outlook.
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Kansas
Weather report notes cold front across regions
A historical weather note describes a southward moved barometer to Oklahoma and record cold in the north of 12 below. It mentions heavy precipitation along the Pacific slope into Utah and Arizona. Forecasts expect full conditions tonight and Thursday with east portions Thursday and variable winds.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Prince Albert
Pacific
Utah
Arizona
Community notices from North Topeka and area events
Local items list meetings and social events from Topeka area including the Ladies Reading Circle at Mrs. Bierman Georges home, Relief Committee meetings, a tacky social at the Stangfeids, and personal moves such as Mr H E Gonder taking a Wichita reporter post. Also notes on James Mills selling a hardware store to his brother and travel plans for the Gonders.
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Kimball
Brill
Topeka Avenue
Fineheater
Bierman George
HE. Gonder
Wichita
Wickis Beacon
Misa Elizabeth Burnish
Emporia
James Mills
Silver Lake
Harry Mills
Topeka
Welch
Calvin Holman
Calvin
Springfield Federation Ends Street Railway Boycott
The Springfield Federation of Labor after a three hour session last night declared the boycott on the Springfield Consolidated Street Railway raised. The boycott had persisted since the wheel of wheel it fell but the streets have been well patronized.
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Springfeld
Fifth Ward Delegates
At a capous of the voters of the Pith ward the following delegates and witermates wensacer F. Grosts, Senates C. EH. J. Snyder A Gtaroee John Rogers Dennis Hope Fred Koundtzer Alternates Audley Jaames Penntok Freasbacy Bradahaw Frank Hickey DE Artawokd Gene Hardy
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Fifth Ward
Pith
wensacer F._Grosts
C. EH. J
Snyder
John Rogers
Dennis Hope
Fred Koundtzer
Audley Jaames Penntok
Freasbacy
Cy Bradahaw
Frank Hickey
DE Artawokd
Gene Hardy
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Tio E.sixxth
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California Fig Syrup CO
Ces Pa
Pire Tofay
Enlin
New York’s Tunnel
Gulf
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Opera House
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H. I. P. Hillyer
Sandra Botticelli
Botticelli
Chautauqua
Hamilton
Philip
Fred Slater
Capuin Hamilton
Chautauquins
George
YW. C
We City
W. R. Trewin
Nellie Huber
Mra Noble Prentin
Kansas City
Miah Belle Thompson
Eoma Whitmer
Eugene F. Ware
W. A Johnston
Daughters of the American Revolution
Attastvan Elub
Afraduhnston
T. A. Ry
Duis
Janette Lora
Jim Seavill
Lueli Mulgane
Krolly King
Hazel Fossler
Guilford Dudley
John Nickeloom
Chenter Woodward
Toland Medicot
Wit Wieldal
Dovie Bhleide
Neille Porter
Malthe McNeir
Georgia
Lou
Bedrs Hidgeway
Daisy Drury
Gertie Powell
Merers
Jim Kimer
Ailen Spencer
Bert Fanders
Jit Armstrong
Willie Powell
George Brokaw
Robert Smith
Oscar Long
Lyman Iith
Jay Hedley
Mousseline de Sole
CANDY
Ned Panne
Chia
Washington’s Day
the Star Grocery
East Sixth Street
Serge
Pettijohn's
Ub Pare
Java
Aschal Biend
Pare
Mochu
Fourth St
Adams St
Kans
A. O. U. W. Welcome
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